The Armstrong Spring Creek on the O'Hair Ranch is truly a breathtaking sight. Though I did not have…read morethe opportunity to fish in this world renowned fly fisher's haven, I did however have the honor of staying in the hunter's cabin on the ranch for two amazing nights. Justin and Judy are incredibly kind and giving individuals, and their passion for the land is manifested through their dialogue, and that simple look of absolute adoration they both bear. Being from California, I am not accustomed to seeing such a great mass of land and understanding that it is managed and maintained by a few honest people. Though I cannot possibly fathom what drive and dedication it takes to care for the ranch and creek, I do however know, without a doubt, that when it comes to Yelp, five stars is an understatement.

From the owner: Our world famous spring creek is one of the most sought after destinations by fly fishermen…read moreanywhere in the world. With over 1.5 miles of fishable riffles, runs, and pools, the spring creek is a classic trout stream offering great dry fly, nymphing and even streamer water. Spring creek fishing is like nothing else in fly fishing. Consistent cold temperatures create an ecological niche for insect hatches that feed a healthy trout population in a clear riffle-and-pool creek meant for wading. The challenge of sight fishing to large and wary trout is something that must be experienced by every trout fisherman.

An Unforgettable Rafting Experience for Our Entire Family!…read more We had an incredible day on the river rafting trip with Flying Pig! Our group of 17 family members--ranging in age and experience--was warmly welcomed and exceptionally well taken care of. From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly, organized, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable, while still delivering an exciting, adventure-packed trip down the river. The guides were not only knowledgeable about the rapids and safety, but also shared fun facts about the area and kept everyone engaged and laughing the whole time. Coordinating a large group isn't easy, but they handled it flawlessly. Everything ran smoothly, from check-in to the ride back. It truly felt like they went above and beyond to ensure we all had a fantastic experience. One unexpected bonus--they took beautiful action photos throughout the trip! It was amazing to relive the adventure through such high-quality shots, especially since we were too busy paddling and having fun to worry about capturing the moment ourselves. If you're looking for a professional, fun, and family-friendly rafting company--look no further. We'll definitely be back!

Did the saddle and paddle 7/25. Everything was very organized and the staff was professional and…read morewell-trained for both excursions. Thanks to the crew at Hell's A-Roarin for my spunky horse Pet and to Sofie at Flying Pig for a fun ride and sharing her stories. Wind was blowing so hard at one point we were going backward, and we had a couple squalls come through, so we got our moneys worth because we were late getting to the exit point. Got to swim in the river for a bit on the ride. Good times!

On our second day in the park, we had visited the Grand Canyon area, and then we discovered the…read morelake. On that day, a storm must've been moving in because the wind was gusting and there were actually waves on the lake! We got out a couple times and explored the beachfront. I found a couple of bird feathers, which was exciting for me, and generally just amazing given the gusts of wind - I was surprised that they didn't blow away. On our third day in the park as we came back through from the fishing bridge headed towards Old Faithful, we went by the lake again, and we were stunned at the complete difference in personality that we were witnessing. The lake was completely and totally calm, quiet, and gentle. We had to stop and explore again, and it was such a different experience from the day before. This lakefront is amazing and it's definitely a place to be explored in the park.

I drove through Yellowstone Lake as I was going to West Thumb Geyser Basin on the eastern portion…read moreof the park. It's a HUGE lake and it took me a while to drive down the road with the lake by my side. There are a lot of pulloffs that you can soak in the views or even go down to the lake and play in the water. It'll take you a while to drive around the entire lake and there are multiple parts of it. West Thumb and Grant Visitor Center will be closest to the main sections of the park and closest to Grand Loop Road. Although the South and Southeast arms of the lake are further away I imagine they're less crowded so you can have more peace doing all your fun activities.

My wife and I were gifted a snow shoe tour during a visit for Christmas week. I have to say as a…read moresea level resident I was a bit concerned about the elevation but our guide Cara was patient and made sure we were not over exerted. Two hikes to two different water falls, Cara pointed out nature highlights always making the information accessible and understandable. We would highly recommend Park Fly for a great Yellowstone adventure!

Thanks so much for the thorough tips on local fishing and flies. Really appreciate it!read more

Booked an 8 day pack trip from Cody to Jackson July 30- Aug 6. Original route was modified so we…read morewould be leaving from Jackson and returning to Cody. Out party of three had no problem with the change. The guides were Royce (guide) Clayton (wrangler) and Kate (cook). I will say up front that they are the best. Very confident, knowledgeable and friendly. We had a medical issue come up with one of the other guest on day four that they handled expertly. This issue resulted in another change of route but again my party had no issues with the change.Kate needs special recognition as one fine trail cook. The meals she was able to prepare were excellent ranging from biscuits and gravy to eggs, bacon and potatoes for breakfast to the best steak I've had in my many visits to Cody to chili, spaghetti and pork loins for supper. She's the best. As for the actual ride itself, well all I can say is that I thought I'd be a lot more sore but in reality didn't feel bad once I was off the horse at the end of the day. Couple of notes, the altitude can play hell with your stamina if you're not acclimated, if you're shy about stripping down and bathing in a cold stream then bring lots of personal wipes. Make sure your sleeping bag is rated appropriately. I used a surplus Army two piece system that was perfect. Drink a lot of water throughout the day, don't wait til you're thirsty to hydrate. Trout fishing at the campsites was pretty good for those that fish. If you want a week long experience that will be the envy of your friends then you need to book this trip, remain flexible with any unforeseen changes and go enjoy the scenery.

This is on my bucket list and thankfully I had a good friend willing to share the experience with…read moreme! From the moment we left the 2 male guides were perfect gentlemen, always willing to offer help with whatever we wanted or needed! Very thankful they brought their 2 dogs, as boldly they chased a grizzly off 2 nights! It was a little eerie one evening as we listened to wolves howling around us one night, but they didn't come into camp! The cook was female, very good and great company as we sat around camp one day swapping stories! They spoiled us and although we checked this off our bucket list, we would go again!

My son and I just finished up a trip of a lifetime! It was…read moreour first time fly fishing and our first time to Montana. We had two amazing days in the Madison river with two seasoned guides. Day 1 was with Matt and Day 2 we were with Jarrett. They were both fantastic and couldn't imagine being taken care of any better! We learned so much. The fishing was fantastic and are already planning next years trip! Nate is extremely professional and his attention to detail made the trip completely hassle free! We stayed at the Nobel Bison in Ennis which was close to the fishing. We highly Recommend "Trout on the line"... Wally M. and Logan M.

Matt provided an excellent ice fishing trip! He took great care of us even though the majority of…read morethe group had no ice fishing experience.. we caught a bunch of fish, had a lot of laughs, and shared a wonderful meal. Can't wait to go out again :)

Long time client, first time post. We have been float fishing with Gallatin River Guides for years!…read moreWe have been fortunate to have the same guide year after year. Like this guide taught my youngest how to fly fish when he was little. We originally was going to go with Wild Trout Outfitters a few doors down but they were so rude that we left. We are so thankful we did. The staff is great, we love the guides, even the lunch they get is delicious. We cannot say enough about Gallatin River Guides! If you are looking for fishing, look no further!

While in Big Sky visited Gallatin River Guides for a half-day Fly Fishing trip. Extremely helpful,…read morepatient and great selection from head to toe in what our group of 5 needed for an outstanding memory! Price was right in line with what you'd expect and a great value. We had a blast, and everyone caught plenty of fish! Lindsay was our particular guide, a MT native, who went above and beyond.

Excellent company that truly cares about your flyfishing experience and truly wants to make it the…read morebest They may not advertise as much as their competitors, but they truly deliver on an amazing experience. Our guide was John, who made our day very special, and gave us excellent beginners training, and was intentional with his knowledge of the Madison River, history of Yellowstone, and his 25+ years of experience of flyfishing. Montana Trout Fitters supports a high-quality experience versus a volume business.

I have been fortunate enough to fish with Montana Troutfitters guides on multiple occasions and…read morecan't recommend them highly enough. They are guest focused, accommodating and down right fun. I've brought with me guests that are experienced anglers and complete novices. They never batted an eye and were able to put everyone on fish regardless of the angler or the conditions, and even trained someone while on the boat who had never held a fly rod before. Additionally the shop crew is stellar. I've popped in prior to some self-guided wade trips on the Gallatin and beyond and each time the've been super helpful and given me the flies I need to get the fish to eat. Stellar outfit that will continue to be my only fly shop stop in Bozeman.

You want a guide that other guides follow down the river…read more You want a guide that spends over 120 days a year on the river you're going to fish. You want a guide who doesn't have time to update fishing reports, or his website -- because he's actually fishing. You want a guide who can explain knots, bugs and the history of the Bighorn -- sometimes all at once. That guide is Jeremy Gilbertson. 12 years we've fished together. Every time I learn something new. I book a year in advance. I suggest you do the same.

Just back from another great visit to the Bighorn with Jeremy Gilbertson. As always, it was a…read morepleasure. (Tricos!) There is no aspect of guiding at which Jeremy does not excel. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the Bighorn: every season, every hatch, every spot, every time of day, any water level, any weather. He's a skilled fisherman and a great teacher. He'll put you on fish and help you catch them. Great guy, too. If you need additional guides for a bigger party, he will arrange them, and they'll be great. Jeremy's customer service is excellent. Once you're booked with him, there's literally nothing to worry about. Just show up, fish, and have a great time. I've lost count of how many trips I've taken with Jeremy...more than ten. I'm looking forward to many more.

Never went horseback riding before so Casy and Lacy made sure it was safe, secure and fun. I truly…read moreloved it and learned to trust my horse Chief. Would definitely go back again and confidently recommend for experienced riders and for sure beginners like me.

This is the best trail ride we've taken and we've taken over 20. The horses are. In good health and…read morewell trained; very responsive. The guide, Brad, is engaging and helpful. The surrounding countryside is absolutely beautiful. The trail was just challenging enough. Everything is clean and you really get a sense of being away from everything, even though it was only a two hour ride.